The Salvation Army Crest
The symbolism of The Salvation Army crest is as follows:
- The round figure 'the sun' represents the light and fire of the Holy Spirit.
- The cross in the centre represents the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- The letter 'S' stands for Salvation.
- The swords represent the salvation war.
- The seven shots represent the truths of the gospel.
- The crown represents the crown of glory, which God will give to all his soldiers who are faithful to the end.
The original design for the Crest was apparently submitted to Headquarters by Captain William Ebdon in 1878. The idea was accepted and by March 1879 the crest was printed on the official Salvation Army letterhead.
Source: The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre, 2009.
Salvation Army Heritage Centre and Archives Opening Hours
In preparation for its relocation to Booth College of Mission in Upper Hutt, the Heritage Centre and Archives will be closed to external inquiries from 1 September 2010 and then fully closed from 1 November 2010. The centre is expected to be fully operational in its new location by 17 January 2011.
The Salvation Army Archives Department
204 Cuba Street
Wellington, 6011
Phone: + 64 4 382 0732
Email: Archives
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Boost our historical collection
Salvation Army Heritage Centre and Archives welcomes information and donations of Salvation Army memorabilia.
We welcome: photographs, slides, videos and films; letters, books and oral histories; records, cassettes and digital recordings; books and manuscripts; uniforms and badges; plus records from Salvation Army corps and centres.